Ramah Israel Bike Ride and Hiking Trip Blog

The following article was first published in the The New York Jewish Week. here is an important concept in the disabilities inclusion world known as “Nothing About Us Without Us.” This simply means that decisions … Read More

The following article was first published in The New York Jewish Week. From Wednesday through Friday during the second week of May, bike riders and hikers on the fourth biennial Ramah Israel Bike Ride and Hiking … Read More

The following article was first published in The Jewish News of Northern California. For Bay Area native Deborah Hoffman Gonzalez, it was a succinct checklist that inspired her to bike through Israel last month: the … Read More

“…the hills were tough, the sun was hot, and the headwinds were strong. However, the camaraderie of the 100+ riders, hikers, and volunteers; the new friends we made and the old friends we saw again; … Read More

After a peaceful Shabbat in Jerusalem, our riders and hikers made their way down south today. Watch today’s video and check out some of today’s photos – more coming soon! Our hikers explored the Judean lowlands, trekking across … Read More

Our numbers increased on Friday afternoon, as family members and friends of our riders and hikers and Gordon Tours staff joined us at Hotel Yehuda on the outskirts of Jerusalem. We changed out of our … Read More

Breathtaking views of Jerusalem and magnificent scenery greeted our participants for another incredible day of riding and hiking, and our goal of $450,000 is in sight! As of today, we have raised $446,000 for our Ramah … Read More

Our riders and hikers had magnificent weather today for their journeys east towards Jerusalem. For our riders, it was a combination of ascending and descending through amazing natural beauty. Our hikers descended from the Soreq … Read More

After more than a year of preparation, the 2017 Ramah Israel Bike Ride and Hiking Trip to raise funds for Ramah special needs programs has begun! Our riders and hikers will journey through Central Israel … Read More

It was a hot but exhilarating day for our riders and hikers! Bikers rode along the beautiful Mediterranean coast; hikers explored the Maresha Caves at Beit Guvrin National Park. (Click here to view daily itineraries.) … Read More